John Phillip Fortney, 42 of Belton MO died on February 13th 2023. He was a great and valued son, grandson, nephew, brother, uncle, and friend. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 2pm-4pm on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, MO. To watch the service, please click on CELEBRATION…

Stephen R. Carey, 71 of Kansas City, MO passed away February 3, 2023, surrounded by his family. Stephen’s Graveside Service will be held Thursday February 23, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri. 20109 Business Highway 13 Higginsville, MO 64037. Mr. Carey was born May 14, 1951. Stephen enjoyed watching Westerns,…

Frances Guerrero, 83, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away February 13, 2023, surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life for Frances will be Saturday February 25th, 2023, at 11:00 AM at University Health Lakewood Longterm Center (Chapel on 2nd floor), 7900 Lees Summit Road. Kansas City, MO 64139. Visitation will be held one hour…

Carmen Aldrich, 87, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, February 23, 2023 at St. Bernadette Parish, 9020 E 51st Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64133. Visitation will be held at 9:00am prior to the Mass. Graveside services will take place at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. She…

Roger T. Mattingly, 76, Independence, Missouri passed away February 15, 2023. He was born June 2, 1946 to Frances Mattingly and Darling Cox in McCook, Nebraska. Roger owned his own Boat dealership in Nebraska until he retired and started working for the Salvation Army. When he moved to Missouri he met his wife Linda and…

Floyd Leroy Bartley, 88, passed away February 13, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Hickory Grove, OK in 1934. Celebration of life will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at St Mark’s United Methodist Church, Overland Park, KS. Floyd proudly served his country in the United…

Samuel “Sam” M. Carrera, 83, passed away in Overland Park, KS on Monday, February 13, 2023, after suffering from years of dementia. Sam was born on May 23, 1939 to Valentin Carrera and Henrietta Martinez in Durango, Mexico. After completing school Sam served in the Mexican Air Force, where he was a paratrooper. After his…

Agnes Retz, age 97, died on Feb 13, 2023, at Santa Marta in Olathe KS. She passed away peacefully with family at her side. She was born to William and Catherine Gaul on a farm in Earling, IA, the second youngest of twelve children. She married Eugene Retz and they raised their two sons in…

Edward Abell, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, February 7, 2023 at his grandson’s home. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, he was the son of Elmer Abell and Emma Martz. He started farming as a child and continued his father’s farm after he died. He then worked at Deffenbaugh for 15 years as a…

Sandra to some, and “Sandy” to those that knew her well. Anyone who met Sandra quickly discovered the kindness of her spirit, as she surrounded them with her big heart and loving soul. Sandra touched the lives of many with a warm smile, softly spoken words that offered love and encouragement. Sandra always viewed the…

Abel Blaine McGeorge was born on January 27, 2001 in Troy, Ohio and passed away at his home in Columbia, Missouri on February 3, 2023. Abel was a talented mechanic with a solid work ethic. Because of his concern for the safety and well-being of his clients, he was meticulous when he was working on…

Donna Jean Pence (Weatherman), 78, of Raytown, Missouri, passed peacefully on February 14, 2023 with her family by her side. Services will be Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri. Visitation will be 10-11am, with the funeral starting at 11am. Graveside services to follow in Brooking…

Maxine Dolores Harris, 93, of Raytown, Missouri passed away February 12, 2023. Maxine’s Funeral will start at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 20, 2023, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service starting at 10:00 AM. Mrs. Harris was born May…

Mark Leroy Cremer, 69, of Gladstone, Mo., left this world peacefully on February 9, 2023. He is survived by son Robert, daughter in law Kristen, granddaughter Mia, and brother Craig. He was preceded in death by both parents, Francis and Edna Cremer, brother Brent, and wife of many years, Donna. Mark was born July 21,…

Leland Eugene Davis June 8, 1927 – February 10, 2023 Leland Eugene Davis was born on June 8, 1927 in London Mills, Illinois to Alva and Doris Davis. He grew up during the Great Depression on a farm near there. Following graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1945 and…

Veronica Anne Martin, 48, of Kansas City, MO passed away February 11, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 3pm, Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 2pm. Veronica was born May 8, 1974. Veronica grew…

Charles Richard Golder, Jr., of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on February 6, 2023, at the age of 78. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 22, 1944, the son of Eleanor S. and Charles R. Golder, Sr. He is survived by his sister Susan Bommersbach of Fargo, North Dakota and his niece Stacey…

Marie Ortiz, 72, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away in her home on Wednesday, February 9, 2023 surrounded by family.  Marie was born March 30, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri to Trinie Pantoja and Sam Garcia. She later in life married Robert Ortiz, Sr., who preceded her in death in 2013.  Marie leaves behind her…

Howard McCullough, 63, of Grain Valley, MO passed away February 8, 2023. Memorial services will be held at 10:00am, February 10, 2023 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 9:00am. HOWARD MCCULLOUGH MEMORIAL SERVICE LIVE STREAMING LINK. Mr. McCullough was…

Jacqulyn Mae McKee, 88, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away February 3 from cancer. Ms. McKee was born October 21, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri. She moved to California in the 50’s and was married to Ross McKee. Jackie was a bookkeeper at Cal State Northridge for 10 years, after training in vocational school. She…